Jun 01
As Temperatures Rise Mesker’s NVS Door can take the heat! As the summer temperatures start to rise, you may be receiving calls concerning lock/latch binding. This may be due to “Thermal Bow”, a condition which occurs because of the exterior/interior temperature differential. When a hollow metal door is hit by direct sunlight and the inside …
Feb 14
This used to be an innovation… And this used to be an innovation… Steel stiffened doors have vertical stiffeners running from top to bottom edge to create a stronger steel door suited for high traffic areas. But, there are problems with Steel stiffened doors such as twisting under pressure. Their vertical stiffeners mean strong pressure …
Jan 20
This is a picture that I took while traveling to the Florida panhandle on a business trip. It was a cold day and the draft coming through the door made blow drying my hair extremely uncomfortable. I couldn’t believe the amount of energy and money being wasted by the lack of something so simple, weatherstripping. …
Nov 15
Want an opening to end user relationships? So, what do you do after the project is over? If you are asked for a maintenance package do you keep a copy? Do you make one even if it’s not required? An idea I had when I was a distributor was to follow up with the end …
Nov 10
To contact me so I can help you increase your business. Here are just a few ways I can. Did you know I can help you with quotes for Mesker hollow metal or Design Hardware? Just send me your take off and I can price up the material for you. Need a sample of any …
Oct 25
The AIA Jacksonville Trade Show was a rewarding event. It offered me an intimate environment to speak one on one with architects about the products I represent. Two architects specifically requested I contact them in the next few weeks. That is invaluable. I will definitely be back next year and look for other AIA events …
Oct 20
Mesker Door participated in the Dick Graf Memorial Golf Tournament for the DHI (Door & Hardware Institute) Sunshine State Chapter last Friday. It was held at the beautiful Falcon’s Fire Golf Club in Orlando on an incredible Florida Fall Day! John Kay and Mike Overton w/KBO Sales volunteered to head up the event this year …
Sep 11
Last week I traveled to the beautiful historic city of Savannah, Ga. It was a productive business trip as I left with promising opportunities but I also managed to fit in some pleasure. Savannah has gorgeous architecture and it didn’t take me long to find some awesome doors. I really wanted to show how incredibly …
Aug 19
The newest innovations in hollow metal, from the oldest hollow metal company in America. Their NVS Door, Slidelock Door, and Mesker Paint-state of the art prefinished hollow metal are all evidence that Mesker Door is serious about new innovations. The weakest part of a hollow metal door is often the seam. – FACT. The seam …
Aug 02
So, here I am at my desk ready to start my first day of my brand new business. Actually I should be at my desk but what I am really doing is trying to pack for a four day business trip driving about the State of Florida with the current S. Fl. Rep. Clothes are …
Jul 13
Its Fourth of July weekend and I’ve used the extra time off to remodel a home office for a new business I’m starting. Some people think I’m crazy for going into business for myself in such a down economy. Especially since the business is construction related. But, I do have a husband and friends (well …
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